Interbike Tech: BMC’s Trailfox TF01

Interbike: New BMC Trailfox TF01

The Trailfox platform is nothing new, but this 29er version is. For 2014, BMC is ditching the 26" model and going all-in with 29 (no 27.5") across its mountain bike range. The TF01 features the same 150mm of suspension as the 26er, and still has a light carbon frame. This tricked-out model weighs just over 24 pounds. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Interbike: New BMC Trailfox TF01

BMC was shooting for a ride feel that is as close as possible to a 26er — nimble, quick to react, and relatively aggressive. The Trailfox gets a super short head tube as a result, allowing riders to keep their bars lower than on most 29er trail bikes. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Interbike: New BMC Trailfox TF01

Interbike: New BMC Trailfox TF01

We're fans of BMC's "APS" dual-link suspension design, having spent many hours aboard the 26" version of the TF01. It offers up excellent pedaling efficiency but doesn't disappoint on the way down, either, with a smooth, progressive compression stroke. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Interbike: New BMC Trailfox TF01

The 29er's chainstays are only 5mm longer than the 26" version, a measurement made possible by the direct-mount front derailleur, which provides heaps of additional tire clearance over a traditional mount. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Interbike: New BMC Trailfox TF01

Caley Fretz

Associate Editor Caley Fretz can be found chasing races along the backroads of Europe or testing bikes and gear in the mountains outside Boulder, Colorado. If you can't find him there, check the coffee shop across from VN World Headquarters.